And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? And the man of God answered, The Lord is able to give thee much more than this. (2 Chronicles 25:9)
If you have made a mistake, bear the loss [...]
Archive for the ‘Heaven’ Category
The Lord’s “Much More” {C.H. Spurgeon}
Posted in C.H. Spurgeon, Devotions, Heaven, II Chronicles, Peace on August 11, 2008 | No Comments »
Our Heart Christ’s Kingdom {J.R. Miller}
Posted in Apostle Paul, Devotions, Heart, Heaven, J.R. Miller, Life, Love, Mind/Thoughts on August 6, 2008 | No Comments »
Religion is not an art nor a science; it is a life. It is not the mere learning and following of a set of rules. It is the growth of Christ-likeness in the heart, spreading thence into the whole of the being. It is the setting up of the kingdom of heaven within us. This [...]
The Great God Entertainment {A. W. Tozer}
Posted in A.W. Tozer, Blessing, Character, Church, Devotions, Eternal Life, Evil, Great Reading, Heart, Heaven, Life, Power, Sin, Soul, Worship on August 4, 2008 | No Comments »
A German philosopher many years ago said something to the effect that the more a man has in his own heart, the less he will require from the outside; excessive need for support from without is proof of the bankruptcy of the inner man.
If this is true (and I believe it is) then the present [...]
Uplifting Power {J.R. Miller}
Posted in Blessing, Devotions, Friendship, Heaven, J.R. Miller, Life, Riches, Strength on July 25, 2008 | No Comments »
Has Christ’s friendship been to you as close, personal, tender, constant, as the human friendships that have been dearest? The close friends of Christ have found no other influence so strong as his precious friendship in forming and transforming their lives. Continually before them in all its purity and spotlessness, in all its strength and [...]
Salvation, a Must
Posted in Acts, Heaven, Name, Salvation, Scripture on June 26, 2008 | No Comments »
Neither is there salvation in any other:
for there is none other name under heaven given among men,
whereby we must be saved.
Acts 4:12
Comforted {J.R. Miller}
Posted in Affliction, Blessing, Devotions, Grace, Heart, Heaven, J.R. Miller, Joy, Matthew, Peace, Prayer, Repentance, Righteousness, Sin on June 25, 2008 | No Comments »
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4
We do not usually regard sorrowing people as blessed. Here, however, is a special beatitude for mourners. In particular, Jesus probably meant penitent mourners. In all this world there is nothing so precious before God as tears of contrition; no diamonds or pearls shine with [...]
Christ the Great Healer {J.R. Miller}
Posted in Affliction, Blind, Death, Devotions, Glory, Gospel, Healing, Heart, Heaven, J.R. Miller, Life, Luke, Missions, Prophet, Resurrection, Scripture on June 22, 2008 | No Comments »
“This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.
Luke 4:21
The words had been written seven hundred years before. Now Jesus reads them and says, “I am the One to whom these golden sentences refer. This scripture is fulfilled before your eyes. I am the Anointed One and this is the mission on which I came [...]
True Fellowship {Buddy Smith}
Posted in Blessing, Buddy Smith, Church, Encouraging Quotes and Thoughts, Fellowship, Grace, Heart, Heaven, Help, Life, Love, Mercy, Truth on June 20, 2008 | No Comments »
Fellowship is a word we often use and seldom understand. It is a relationship word. It describes a two way street. If we make it a one way street it becomes a dead end street. Fellowship really only exists between people who are each contributing something useful to the relationship. It must be so in [...]
Immanuel {C.H. Spurgeon}
Posted in C.H. Spurgeon, Comfort, Death, Grace, Heaven, Hope, Joy, Poetry, Prayer, Sin, Soul, Truth on June 13, 2008 | No Comments »
When once I mourned a load of sin;
When conscience felt a wound within;
When all my works were thrown away;
When on my knees I knelt to pray,
Then, blissful hour, remembered well,
I learned Thy love, Immanuel.
When storms of sorrow toss my soul;
When waves of care around me roll;
When comforts sink, when joys shall flee;
When hopeless griefs shall [...]
Humility {J.R. Miller}
Posted in Blessing, Devotions, Gift, Gospel, Heart, Heaven, Humility, J.R. Miller, Life, Matthew, Peace, Prayer, Pride on June 12, 2008 | No Comments »
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:3
This beatitude is not pronounced upon the poor in earthly condition; for one may be very poor and yet very proud, or one may be rich in worldly goods and yet be very lowly in spirit. Neither is it on the poor [...]
Thou Hidden Source of Calm Repose {Wesley}
Posted in Death, Heaven, Holiness, Joy, Life, Love, Name, Peace, Poetry, Power, Salvation, Sin, Soul on May 31, 2008 | No Comments »
Thou hidden Source of calm repose,
Thou all-sufficient Love Divine,
My help and refuge from my foes,
Secure I am, if Thou art mine;
And lo! from sin, and grief, and shame,
I hide me, Jesus, in Thy Name.
Thy mighty Name salvation is,
And keeps my happy soul above;
Comfort it brings, and power, and peace,
And joy, and everlasting love;
To me, with [...]
Blessed “Afterward” {C.H. Spurgeon}
Posted in Affliction, C.H. Spurgeon, Cross, Devotions, Evil, Heaven, Hebrews, Holiness, Joy, Life, Patience, Peace, Rest, Soul on May 21, 2008 | No Comments »
“Afterward.”
–Hebrews 12:11
How happy are tried Christians, afterwards. No calm more deep than that which succeeds a storm. Who has not rejoiced in clear shinings after rain? Victorious banquets are for well-exercised soldiers. After killing the lion we eat the honey; after climbing the Hill Difficulty, we sit down in the arbour to rest; after traversing [...]
